Madeline Samaan-Fay, age 2, was abducted by her father in Sacramento, California on Sunday, August 7, 2011.

Madeline is a 2-year-old female, 2’8” tall, about 28 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

The father is Mourad “Moni” Samaan, age 49, male, U.S. citizen born in Egypt, 5’6” tall, weighing about 160 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes. Samaan is believed to be an accomplished Spanish speaker.

Mourad Samaan is known to drive a Green Toyota 4Runner with California license 3XRM11.

Madeline Samaan-Faye

The circumstances of the abduction are particularly concerning and FBI officials believe the child’s life may be in jeopardy.

“In spite of extraordinary efforts by our field agents and local law enforcement, we have been unable to develop any leads on the whereabouts of the child or her father since this Saturday,” said Special Agent in Charge Herbert M. Brown, “We request the public call us at (916) 481-9110 if they see the car, Mr. Samaan, or have any information to assist us.”

“The FBI is aggressively working this in conjunction with our law enforcement partners, including the Sacramento Police Department, the Sacramento County Sheriff, the California Highway Patrol and the California Department of Justice,” added Mr. Brown.